Miscellaneous

If you are like me, you love the old C1930-50 hand made one-of-a-kind Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls that were made by mothers everywhere. McCall published a pattern in 1940 with instructions to make a 19" doll. But hand made Raggedy dolls were made by mothers even before that. Each and every one is unique and has its own personality and look. I am a doll dealer and I did not intend to seek out Raggedy Ann and Andy, but they more or less sought me out. I would buy ones that I found and put them away. In some cases, my purchases were a pathetic mercy purchase to give the dolls a home. I am now listing those dolls. For reference to these dolls, please see The Raggedy Ann and Andy Family Album by Susan Ann Garrison pages 65-68.

None of the dolls I list are in mint condition as Raggedy dolls were meant to be dragged everywhere and loved by the children they were sewn for. For the most part, the dolls were made from materials, mostly cottons, that mother had around the house. Many times the hands are stained from going in mouths and sucked upon. The floppy nature of the bodies lent themselves to be torn or soiled just like Raggedy Ann and Andy in the Johnny Gruelle Raggedy Ann books. So you can expect to see staining, soiling, holes, rips and tears, mends, stretched elastic, missing parts of the outfits and general disrepair. Even hair color and style can be unique depending upon the whim of mother. The older ones appeal to me and tell a story of its life and the times it was made, and the sentiment and love that went into the creation. No two are alike. If you like mint new Raggedy dolls, there are plenty of them available. These old hand made gems are special and each one is unique from the expression on that ever smiling face to the clothing it is wearing.

This doll pair is from my grouping and they are a 19" C1940 Hand Made Raggedy Ann and Andy Doll Pair in Red and Yellow Calico Outfits. They measures 21 Inches tall and have cotton stuffed pink sateen bodies that have faded and aged some yellow in the parts that were exposed to the light and air. Anns right hand was repaired/mended and in doing so made her hand smaller. The left hand is stained on one side, her chest has some staining, the dolls are fresh smelling, a blank I Love You heart is on her chest and R AAN is written in pen to her chest presumably by mother the maker, the face has some all over tan staining from age, and the rest of the body not exposed to the light and covered by clothing is still pink. Ann has red-orange hair in pretty good shape and is all there with a few strands popped from the stitching that held it in place. Anns long pantaloons have stretched waist elastic and held with a safety pin. The leg elastic is also stretched. Both dolls have embroidered facial features including brows, underlashes, big black button eyes,, elongated red fabric stitched on nose, heart shaped mouth and a big smile. The legs on the dolls appear to be striped stocking fabric recycled into Raggedy legs and the feet are black cotton. The legs have some age staining and some mild soiling as would be expected. The dress is in excellent appropriate condition with an intertwined yellow rick rack trim at the waist, long sleeves with red bias binding sleeve trim that never had elastic around the end. It appears that Ann never was meant to have a pinafore. Andy has R ANDY on his chest with a big patch of light staining to his tummy and some light aging, soiling and staining to his hands. Andy is missing many strands of his hair in back if he had all of them in the first place. His red yellow gray and navy print suit is in excellent appropriate condition with rick rack trim and buttons at the legs. No hat for Andy if he ever had one. Both dolls have aging, fading and staining to the face as you would expect.

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Other Purchasing Information

The shipping amount is not included in the listed price and is additional. The buyer pays all shipping costs.

Combined shipping is available if you purchase several items at the same time. The shipping will be recalculated based upon weight. I will also partially refund shipping if there is a gross difference in paid and actual shipping amounts.

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All items are guaranteed as described. I am always happy to work with you in purchasing an item. Check back as I am adding items all the time!

Domestic Payment and Shipping

I accept PayPal, bank checks, or money orders with payment to arrive within 7 days. I also accept major domestic credit cards using SQUARE. I ship within 3 days of receiving cleared payment. PayPal payments are made to americanbeautydolls@comcast.net.

For Domestic purchases, I ship USPS Priority or Ground to make sure your purchase gets to you safely and quickly. The buyer is responsible for all actual shipping costs including shipping, handling, and insurance. All items are always carefully wrapped and packaged. The shipping amount is contingent upon the destination, weight and method of shipping.

Massachusetts residents must pay a 6.25% State Sales Tax or provide a signed copy of a valid Resale Form.

International Payment and Shipping

I ship to the United States ONLY.

NO International shipping.

NO shipping to a third party address.

NO shipping to any freight forwarding services or any re-shipping companies based in the United States with a US address. I will cancel those purchases. I will make NO exceptions.

Returns and Refund Policy

Any item purchased may be returned for any reason within three business days for a full refund. The buyer shall pay for the return shipping amount. Shipping fees are not refunded. Please notify me prior to shipping. The item must be returned in the same manner and in the same condition as sent to you. All my dolls are guaranteed to be as described.

Layaway Plan

A 60 day layaway plan is available. It includes 1/3 deposit down at time of purchase, 1/3 due within 30 days of purchase and the final payment due within 60 days of purchase. Of course, I expect you the buyer to follow through with the payment plan with timely payments. If a default is made, the layaway sale is cancelled, and I will refund money already paid minus a 15% restocking fee. A layaway plan is a courtesy offered to the buyer and must be approved first.

NRFB/NRFP: Never removed from the original package as it was made at the factory. Package may show some minor storage wear or age with the contents in mint condition.

MINT/PRISTINE: Just out of the package condition with the exception of factory manufacture flaws.

NEAR MINT: As close to being mint as an item can be for not being in the original package, but may have some flaws. Flaws would be minor and mostly due to the natural aging process (for instance fabric may have yellowed from age).

EXCELLENT: Condition appropriate for age and storage with some minor flaws described. No major flaws.

VERY GOOD: Condition appropriate for the age, and may have some flaws from gentle play, storage or display.

GOOD: The item has flaws from being handled and played with by a child with flaws described.

POOR: The item is being sold as-is and is as described, and may need restoration or repair. Or may be good for parts.

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